KENDRA ELLIS
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rock Medical
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare Agency
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genie Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare Agency
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMX Agency
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Creek Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 01.2020
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
St. Augustine Technical College
St. Augustine, FL06.1999
Skills
- Task Delegation
- Writing Reports
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Assisting Physicians
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Transcribing Orders
- Patient Assessments
- Wound Care
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Immunization Administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Documenting Incidents
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Update Electronic Charts
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intramuscular Injections
- Strong Clinical Judgment
References
- Timothy Lewis, 704-401-9821, timothylewisjr@yahoo.com
- Tongolia Dunston, 281-896-8758, TDunston@icloud.com
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rock Medical
02.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare Agency
11.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genie Healthcare
08.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gale Healthcare Agency
02.2022 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMX Agency
12.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cypress Creek Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 11.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation
04.2012 - 01.2020
License Practical Nurse -
St. Augustine Technical College